CESSNA CARAVAN SERIES

The Blackhawk XP140 Engine+ Upgrade

Cessna Caravan Series

Elevate Your Operations

Blackhawk makes it easy, with a quick, ultra-cost-effective installation that delivers nothing but value, performance, and enough power to impress any pilot.

Replace your tired 600/675 horsepower PT6A-114/114A engine with a brand-new PT6A-140 powerplant for like-new levels of performance and load carrying capabilities - all while retaining your existing cowling, engine mount, exhaust system, and maintaining the same pilot training and operating characteristics. It couldn't be easier - installation is complete in just two weeks.

XP140 Advantages

Increased Climb Rateby 37%1

Time Before Overhaul4,000 hrs

Max. Cruise Speed195 ktas2

Lower Starting Tempsby 100°c

Shorter Take-Offby 22%

Retain The Existing Cowling

The PT6A-140 is only 2” longer than the PT6A-114A. The extra length is aft of the engine mounts allowing the truss to be retained with no changes.

Retain The Existing Exhaust System

The PT6A-140 has a single exhaust port and connects to the existing exhaust system.

All 867 SHP, All The Time

All 867 SHP can be used for takeoff, climb, and cruise. The airframe has been re-certified by the FAA from 675 SHP to the new, higher limit.

Factory-New Propeller

Choose between Hartzell 106″ 3-Blade or MT 97" 5-Blade Propeller for improved takeoff and climb while providing a quiet cabin for cruise.

Hawkeye DigiLog Engine Gauges

These recently redesigned, non-glare, and fully sealed gauges provide high quality, no fog operation. This smart gauge automatically dims for night time operation.

Also Available for the Cessna Caravan

What XP140 Owners And Operators Are Saying

We are super happy with the performance of our Caravan on the Wipline 8000 Amphibian floats here in the mountain lakes of Northern B.C. If you need a reference, please do not hesitate to use Liard Air and Northern Rockies Lodge as a customer contact.

We are super happy with the performance of our Caravan on the Wipline 8000 Amphibian floats here in the mountain lakes of Northern B.C. If you need a reference, please do not hesitate to use Liard Air and Northern Rockies Lodge as a customer contact.

XP140 Frequently Asked Questions

My engines still have time left to TBO, so should I wait until engines are due for an overhaul?

Pratt & Whitney Canada (PW&C) offers an engine credit for every hour remaining to the factory TBO. To qualify, the core engine must have enough cycles on the life-limited components to make TBO and all records supporting the component times and cycles must be present and submitted.

Waiting until TBO risks the possibility of a core engine problem, resulting in additional core charges from PW&C. Also, prices from P&WC increase every year, so waiting two or three years would mean a higher investment amount without any of the time-remaining credits.

How much is the per hour credit for my core engine?

Pratt & Whitney Canada offers the following engine credits for every hour remaining to the factory TBO.

PT6A-114 - $35.00 USD / Hour

PT6A-114A - $50.00 USD / Hour

Do you give the same credit for the MORE Program TBO?

No. Pratt & Whitney Canada issues the core credits and does not recognize the MORE Program.

Can I keep my core engine?

Since the upgrade price already reflects the value of the cores, you can keep your core engine if you are willing to pay Pratt & Whitney Canada for the core. Prices will depend on core engine times.

Can I put my airplane on charter?

Yes. In fact, many charter companies prefer operating aircraft upgraded with a Blackhawk XP Engine+ Upgrade because they are able to operate out of shorter, higher, and hotter runways.

How is Blackhawk different from other upgrades or overhaul?

In addition to worldwide product support and product branding, Blackhawk XP Engine+ Upgrades offer the following benefits:

Listings in Jetnet, AMSTAT, Aircraft Bluebook, and Vref

Worldwide market acceptance with the largest installed fleet of upgraded corporate size turboprop aircraft in the world

Full customer support department with on-staff technical support technician, customer service representative, and worldwide distribution and service center network

The Blackhawk Owner’s Group

The strongest resale value of any engine upgrade on the market

Approval by the FAA (United States), EASA (Europe), DGAC (Brazil)

How does the Blackhawk XP Engine+ Upgrade affect resale value?

To date, nearly every Blackhawk powered aircraft that has been resold within 500 hours of the upgrade has sold close to or higher than the combined investment of the airframe and engines. Resale value of Blackhawk powered aircraft remains strong in all markets. Many dealers are even speculating on Blackhawk powered aircraft.

Do you offer financing?

Yes. We work with several banks that offer very competitive rates.

How long does it take to do the upgrade?

About two weeks, depending on the installing shop. Blackhawk does not guarantee installation times.

What is the lead time on engines?

Blackhawk orders all engines a year in advance. We usually can deliver within 30-60 days or sooner. Call for timing on the next set of available engines.

Can my shop do the installation or does Blackhawk have to do the installation?

Blackhawk does not perform installations. Although the installation is basically an engine change and can be done by any Pratt & Whitney Canada certified facility, we have found that you will save time and money if the upgrade is performed by any of our approved installation facilities worldwide. They have the experience to complete the upgrade faster and with the higher exacting quality that you demand.

Pictured above: XP67A and G1000-Equipped King Air 350, 339 KTAS Click here for this image in high resolution. OSHKOSH, Wisconsin – July 23, 2018 – Blackhawk Modifications, Inc. is proud to announce the FAA-Approval of the Garmin G1000 NXi with the XP67A Engine+ Upgrade for King Air 350 series aircraft. This Supplemental Type Certificate…

Pictured above: Blackhawk XP67A Engine+ Upgrade for the King Air 300. Click here for this image in high resolution. OSHKOSH, Wisconsin – July 23, 2018 – Blackhawk Modifications is proud to announce the launch of the XP67A Engine+ Upgrade for the King Air 300 Series, which pairs the Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) 1200 shaft…

WACO, Texas – June 26, 2018 – This month, Blackhawk Modifications, Inc. proudly celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the XP61 Engine+ Upgrade STC approval for the King Air 200 series. With over 136 XP61 upgrade kits sold, this model has proven to be a game changer for the King Air 200 market over the…

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY – April 18, 2018 – Blackhawk is excited to announce that the Company has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for the King Air 350 XP67A Engine+ Upgrade. Keys to the upgrade include two factory-new Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67A engines and new 5-blade composite propeller assemblies and spinners from MT-Propeller,…

WACO, TX – April 2, 2018 – Blackhawk is excited to announce that the Company has received Transport Canada approval for the King Air 350 XP67A Engine+ Upgrade. The approval includes the integration of Rockwell Collins Pro Line II and Pro Line 21 avionics packages, with Garmin G1000 approval imminent. Keys to the upgrade include…

Pictured above: XP67A and G1000-Equipped King Air 350, 339 KTAS Click here for this image in high resolution. OSHKOSH, Wisconsin – July 23, 2018 – Blackhawk Modifications, Inc. is proud to announce the FAA-Approval of the Garmin G1000 NXi with the XP67A Engine+ Upgrade for King Air 350 series aircraft. This Supplemental Type Certificate…

Pictured above: Blackhawk XP67A Engine+ Upgrade for the King Air 300. Click here for this image in high resolution. OSHKOSH, Wisconsin – July 23, 2018 – Blackhawk Modifications is proud to announce the launch of the XP67A Engine+ Upgrade for the King Air 300 Series, which pairs the Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) 1200 shaft…

WACO, Texas – June 26, 2018 – This month, Blackhawk Modifications, Inc. proudly celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the XP61 Engine+ Upgrade STC approval for the King Air 200 series. With over 136 XP61 upgrade kits sold, this model has proven to be a game changer for the King Air 200 market over the…

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY – April 18, 2018 – Blackhawk is excited to announce that the Company has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for the King Air 350 XP67A Engine+ Upgrade. Keys to the upgrade include two factory-new Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67A engines and new 5-blade composite propeller assemblies and spinners from MT-Propeller,…

WACO, TX – April 2, 2018 – Blackhawk is excited to announce that the Company has received Transport Canada approval for the King Air 350 XP67A Engine+ Upgrade. The approval includes the integration of Rockwell Collins Pro Line II and Pro Line 21 avionics packages, with Garmin G1000 approval imminent. Keys to the upgrade include…